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Attorney General Brown announces conviction, sentencing of Baltimore man for felony fentanyl, cocaine distribution

Posted on August 24, 2023August 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced that Clarence Joseph Buckner, Jr., 49, of Baltimore, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on felony fentanyl and cocaine distribution charges following a drug trafficking investigation in the eastern district of Baltimore City. Buckner pleaded guilty to volume dealer/possession of a large amount of fentanyl mixture and distribution of cocaine before …

Crime, Police/Fire

Overnight shooting in northeast Baltimore leaves 1 injured

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Police are investigating an overnight shooting in northeast Baltimore that left one man injured. At just before 1:15 a.m. on August 23, 2023, officers responded to the 5400-block of Frankford Avenue (21206) for a report of a shooting. Once there, police located a 23-year-old male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital with …

Entertainment, Events, Family, Police/Fire

Motivational speaker, singer urges residents to send cards to White Marsh veteran celebrating 95th birthday

Posted on August 3, 2023August 6, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

WHITE MARSH, MD—A White Marsh-area veteran is celebrating a big birthday, and a renowned motivational speaker and singer wants to help him celebrate. Janine Stange, who is known for singing the National Anthem in all 50 states, is urging her massive social media following to send 95th birthday cards and letters to Korean War veteran Harry Allender Sr., who will …

Around Maryland, Crime, Police/Fire

Attorney General Brown announces successful prosecution of all 6 defendants charged with distributing large amounts of fentanyl throughout Maryland

Posted on July 18, 2023July 17, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Monday announced the successful prosecution of a criminal organization involved in the distribution of large amounts of fentanyl, which led to multiple overdoses throughout Maryland and surrounding areas. All six defendants charged in connection with the organization have pleaded guilty, following a long-term investigation conducted by the Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit, …

Around Maryland, Crime, Police/Fire

BALTIMORE MASS SHOOTING: $28,000 reward being offered for information

Posted on July 3, 2023August 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

UPDATE: The reward has now been increased to $88,000. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—In the wake of a mass shooting in Baltimore, a hefty reward is being offered in connection with the case. In partnership with the ATF and FBI, the reward is now up to $28,000 after two people were killed and 28 others injured. The incident occurred at …

Around Maryland, Crime, Police/Fire, Politics

Governor Moore announces new vision to address public safety in Maryland

Posted on June 16, 2023June 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday laid out the Moore-Miller administration’s new vision to address public safety in Maryland. The strategy is an all-of-the-above approach focused on supporting law enforcement; building stronger, more vibrant communities; coordinating across all aspects of government; and investing in Maryland’s youth through the Safe Summer initiative. “An all-of-the-above approach to improving public safety in Maryland …

Crime, Police/Fire

Baltimore man sentenced to 25 years in prison for robbery, murder of drug dealer

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison on robbery and murder charges. U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III has sentenced George Fields, a/k/a “Chin,” 49, of Baltimore, to 25 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit a Hobbs Act robbery and for using, carrying, …

Around Maryland, Crime, Opinion, Police/Fire, Politics

NOW YOU KNOW: Baltimore County, City auto thefts at all-time high

Posted on June 7, 2023June 9, 2023 by News Desk

The following is an op-ed piece from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. We are among seven prominent Republican legislators issuing a letter to Mayor Scott and Commissioner Harrison of Baltimore City in response to the recent lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia due to their vehicles’ alleged susceptibility to theft. We urge Baltimore City to do more than join the …